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Even before volunteerism caught fire among Americans, Terry Field raised funds and gave a few weeks of his time each year to coach a basketball team in Kenya on an Athletes in Action short-term mission trip.
"It took me completely out of my comfort zone," remembers Terry, who 21 years later still teaches math and physics, and coaches at Covington High School in Indiana. "I had three young kids at home and had to ask others for money. But I went, and it has proved a big blessing."
Today, with 19 AIA travel experiences to his credit, Terry continues to volunteer, and he is not alone. Since October 2008, 40 non-AIA staff members from various professions have attended one-day involvement sessions.
"We are seeing the big picture," says Tim Pitcher, coordinator of the AIA volunteer involvement initiative. "We can't do it on our own. "People who own businesses, manage others, coach or teach Sunday school are able to help if trained," adds Tim, noting that through volunteers AIA was able to send an additional 50 student-athletes into the mission field this past summer. "We provide content and an outline. We just need others willing to step up to the plate."